Albinism Symptoms
Albinism is a defect of
Alternative Names
Oculocutaneous albinism; Ocular albinism; Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Albinism occurs when one of several genetic defects makes the body unable to produce or distribute melanin, a natural substance that gives color to your hair, skin, and iris of the eye.
The defects may be passed down through families.
There are two main...
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